france 5g bands
- Low-Band (Sub-1 GHz):
- This band provides wide coverage and better penetration through obstacles.
- Frequency range: Typically below 1 GHz.
- In Europe, the 700 MHz band is one of the low-frequency bands considered for 5G.
- Mid-Band (1 GHz - 6 GHz):
- This band offers a balance between coverage and capacity, providing higher data rates than low-band frequencies.
- Frequencies in the 3.5 GHz (C-Band) and 2.6 GHz ranges are commonly used for 5G.
- In France, the 3.5 GHz band has been identified for 5G deployment.
- High-Band (mmWave - 24 GHz and above):
- This band provides extremely high data rates but has limited coverage and is susceptible to signal blockage by obstacles.
- Frequencies in the millimeter-wave range, such as 24 GHz, 28 GHz, and 39 GHz, are examples.
- High-band frequencies are typically not the primary bands for widespread coverage but are used for specific high-capacity scenarios.
France, like many other countries, has made spectrum allocations for 5G services based on these general principles. Regulatory bodies such as ARCEP (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes) in France are responsible for managing and allocating frequency bands for various telecommunication services, including 5G.